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Crypto execs on DeFi domain hacks: Don’t interact with crypto for now
12.7.2024
CoinGecko founder Bobby Ong explained that after Google sold its domain business to Squarespace, two-factor authentication was removed due to the forced migration of domains
Coinbase launches unified onchain monitoring through new wallet app
11.7.2024
Coinbase’s new wallet app will allow users to connect any self-custodial wallet for an aggregated view of assets
Compound Finance site potentially breached: ZachXBT
11.7.2024
Crypto investigator ZachXBT has warned users to avoid the Compound Finance website, which appears to have been hijacked and may be redirecting to a phishing site
CoinStats exploiter moves almost $1M to Tornado Cash
10.7.2024
CoinStats said in a July 5 update that it’s still investigating the incident and is taking action to secure its new infrastructure
Karma served: Pink Drainer gets hit with address poisoning scam
8.7.2024
“The scammers have been scammed” — notorious crypto-draining took kit just lost 10 ETH to a wallet poisoning attack
Crypto Security Woes Continue: $1.19B Lost in ’24 First Half
3.7.2024
According to the latest CertiK Web3 Security Report, the cryptocurrency industry lost $1.19 billion due to on-chain security incidents in the first half of 2024. Phishing Attacks Lead the Charge Phishing attacks emerged as the primary culprit, accounting for nearly $498 million in losses. ...
Consensys acquires Wallet Guard to enhance MetaMask security
3.7.2024
Consensys integrates Wallet Guard to boost MetaMask’s security, aiming to drive user fund losses to zero amid rising Web3 threats
Crypto losses reach $1.19B in H1 2024: CertiK calls for better security
3.7.2024
The CertiK report shows that phishing attacks led to nearly $498 million in losses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced security measures like 2FA
$8M theft forces Bittensor network shutdown
3.7.2024
All user funds are safe following the network halt, according to Bittensor’s team
MakerDAO delegate’s $11M in tokens stolen in phishing scam
23.6.2024
The user fell victim to the phishing scam after signing multiple phishing signatures, which led to losing their digital assets
Crypto the ‘hardest thing’ in software history — Consensys CEO
11.6.2024
Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin told Cointelegraph that crypto might be the “hardest thing” in software history in terms of potential threats, vulnerabilities and complexity
Solana cracks down on validator sandwich attacks
10.6.2024
Sandwiching occurs by placing one order before the transaction and another immediately after, which ensures that retail always gets the worst possible price
CoinGecko confirms email provider data breach, over 23,000 phishing emails sent
7.6.2024
The email platform's security breach occurred due to a compromised employee account
Crypto Security Firm Ironblocks Builds 'Firewall' for DeFi Protocols
5.6.2024
"Once you get hacked in most of the cases you're done," CEO Dadosh said. "And this is what we're trying to prevent."
Bitget boosts security with Sumsub’s deepfake AI detection
5.6.2024
Sumsub’s AI-powered deepfake detection and fraud prevention will go a long way toward ensuring both companies meet high security standards
Frax Finance X hacked, CEO suspects ‘inside job’ at Elon Musk's office
3.6.2024
Frax Finance's X account was hacked on June 1 without a password breach, leading CEO Sam Kazemian to suspect insider involvement
BNB Chain faces $80K Bitcoin exploit. White hat hacker or ongoing exploit?
28.5.2024
Certain on-chain signs point to a potential white hat, or ethical hacker, looking for blockchain vulnerabilities
$20M exploit cripples Sonne Finance, hacker in no mood for negotiation
15.5.2024
Sonne Finance halted operations after a hack drained $20 million in cryptocurrencies, including WETH and USDC. Efforts to recover the funds are ongoing
How to securely store crypto in software wallets
10.5.2024
Securing your cryptocurrency storage starts with selecting the appropriate software wallet. Using multisig wallets, 2FA and password managers are further steps
WBTC thief spreads $71M loot across multiple crypto wallets
8.5.2024
Stolen crypto from a $71 million wallet impersonation scam is on the move after six days of dormancy